Case 3319430/2019 · Employment Tribunal
Mr S Lorettu v Globe Trotter Suitcase Co Ltd — 2021
- Case reference
- 3319430/2019
- Decision date
- 16 September 2021
- Jurisdiction
- England & Wales
- Judge
- Employment Judge Manley
- Venue
- Watford
- Panel members
- Mr D Sagar, Mr D Wharton
Parties
2 namedClaimant
Mr S Lorettu
Respondent
Key findings
Tribunal's reasoningThe tribunal found that Mr S Lorettu was dismissed for a reason relating to his conduct. It concluded that the dismissal was substantively within the range of reasonable responses, but it was procedurally unfair because there was no appeal process. The unfair dismissal claim therefore succeeded, but the tribunal limited the remedy to a basic award only.
The tribunal dismissed the disability discrimination claim. It also held that the age, sexual orientation and race discrimination claims had been presented out of time, and it was not just and equitable to extend time for those claims to proceed. Those claims were therefore dismissed.
On remedy, the tribunal awarded a basic award of £1,191.66, described as three times the agreed gross weekly sum of £397.22. It held that the claimant would have had no chance of overturning his dismissal on appeal, so any compensatory award was reduced by 100%. It also stated that, if there had been any compensatory award, it would have been reduced by 75% for contributory conduct. The tribunal did not reduce the basic award for conduct.
Claims and outcomes
5 findings recorded| Claim type | Issue or finding | Outcome | Protected characteristic | Award |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unfair dismissal | The tribunal found the claimant was dismissed for a reason relating to conduct. It held the dismissal was procedurally unfair because there was no appeal process, but that dismissal was within the range of reasonable responses. | Upheld | — | £1,192 |
| Disability discrimination | The disability discrimination claim failed and was dismissed. | Dismissed | Disability | — |
| Age discrimination | Presented out of time; the tribunal declined to extend time because it was not just and equitable to do so. | Dismissed | Age | — |
| Sexual orientation discrimination | Presented out of time; the tribunal declined to extend time because it was not just and equitable to do so. | Dismissed | Sexual orientation | — |
| Race discrimination | Presented out of time; the tribunal declined to extend time because it was not just and equitable to do so. | Dismissed | Race | — |
Remedy
Monetary award- Total award
- £1,192
- across all upheld claims
- Basic award
- £1,192
- statutory, unfair dismissal
Legal tests applied
3 references- range of reasonable responses
- just and equitable to extend time
- contributory conduct
Official outcome judgment PDF
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